Five Texans to watch vs. the Falcons

August 16, 2014

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Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick

One good thing about being a 10-year veteran is being able to put an awful performance behind you. Fitzpatrick was 6-of-14 for 55 yards and two interceptions with a 14.6 rating against Arizona. That’s not indicative of the kind of quarterback he’s been. He needs to bounce back against the Falcons. It’ll be interesting to see what coach Bill O’Brien, who calls the plays, has prepared for Fitzpatrick and how long he’ll play again. It’s imperative to build consistency when the Texans have the ball and then to finish drives to build confidence in Fitzpatrick’s new teammates and coaches.

Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle

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Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick

One good thing about being a 10-year veteran is being able to put an awful performance behind you. Fitzpatrick was 6-of-14 for 55 yards and two interceptions with a 14.6 rating against Arizona. That’s not indicative of the kind of quarterback he’s been. He needs to bounce back against the Falcons. It’ll be interesting to see what coach Bill O’Brien, who calls the plays, has prepared for Fitzpatrick and how long he’ll play again. It’s imperative to build consistency when the Texans have the ball and then to finish drives to build confidence in Fitzpatrick’s new teammates and coaches.